[Paul Atreides]

I can just hear Helen Thomas, lamenting the deaths of those two fine upstanding young men.

[Coop]

one official said confirmation the two sons, Qusay and Uday, were killed would "brighten" spirits in an administration

Forget about the Administration (no disrespect intended), but I'm more interested in boosting the spirits of our troops over there sweating bullets, dodging bullets and protecting our freedom.

[rageaholic]

If saddam is alive, then he can suffer the death of his special sons and grandson before he dies. They were to carry on his reign, and now they will be buried in its ashes. How he must be suffering now. An excellent turn of events!

[LibWhacker]

. . . after intelligence indicated that Qusay and Uday were in the area together. Somebody in Iraq is going to be very, very rich!

Didn't we lose a soldier the other day in Mosul? I thought at the time it was kind of strange since most of our losses have been down in the "triangle" NW of Baghdad. In other words, someone in Uday's entourage may have gotten trigger happy and ultimately gave away the boss' position.

Anyway . . . if Saddam is dead, and his son's are dead, what happens to Baath opposition?

[SouthernHawk]

Now that's what I would call a perfect "Welcome Home" present for Jessica!!!!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Saddam's sons may have been killed

Don't tease me!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

July 22, 2003
L Release Number: 03-07-68

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEMENT REGARDING OPERATION IN MOSUL, IRAQ

Statement from US Central Command:

On Tuesday, July 22, forces associated with the 101st Airborne Division and Special Operations Forces conducted an operation against suspected regime figures at a residence in Mosul, Iraq. The site is currently being exploited. Four Iraqis were killed in the operation. We have confirmed that two of the dead were Saddam’s sons Uday and Qusay.

Link here.